Maine Calling

Ireland’s ambassador the U.S., Daniel Mulhall, will be in Portland for a series of events. We will discuss Maine’s close connections with Ireland through both family ties and trade and how Brexit will impact Ireland, among other topics.

In advance of the national Alzheimer’s Foundation conference, which will be held in Portland this year, we discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and treatments, as well as guidance for caregivers.

Maine offers not only a variety of indoor rock climbing gyms, but an abundance of outdoor destinations for coastal rock climbing, bouldering, and even ice climbing. We’ll learn more about what goes into the varieties of rock climbing, the benefits and dangers involved, and why people come to Maine to pursue this popular and demanding sport.

Maine Calling broadcasts from the North Light Gallery in Millinocket for an update on the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. New trails are currently under construction, road signs are ready and expected to be installed any day now, and the National Parks Service just wrapped up a series of public meetings seeking feedback. Following Maine Calling will be another public discussion as part of Maine Public’s “Tell Me More” Tour. This is part of Maine Calling’s yearlong focus on rural

The 30th Annual Open Farm Day takes place on July 28, and more than 130 farms are participating. Our panel discusses statewide farming and agricultural community trends and news. This is part of Maine Calling’s yearlong focus on statewide rural issues . Anne Trenholm , Maine Open Farm Day Coordinator Ellen McDougal with McDougal Orchards Cory Fowle r with Northern Solstice Alpaca Lee Burnett of Sanford Trails ; she organizes Springvale Farm Walk —AgriTourism Jason of Aroostook Hops

Many businesses in Maine are having a difficult time finding workers—particularly during the busy summer season. We’ll hear from the state economist, the Maine Commissioner of Labor, and the President and CEO of Hospitality Maine about how big of a worker shortage there is and what, if anything, can be done to address it.

The waters in the Gulf of Maine are warming at a rate that is 99 percent faster than the rest of the ocean. What are the reasons for this alarming rate, and what are the far-reaching effects of these rapidly warming waters? We'll learn about the impacts of climate change in and around the Gulf of Maine, and how various stakeholders are addressing change and adapting to i t. This is part of Maine Calling's ongoing focus on issues relating to climate change.

July 20, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Join us as we learn about the tremendous undertaking that were the Apollo missions, and hear listener memories of one of the most momentous days in human history.

Leading into the Maine International Film Festival, we discuss how it and other festivals – including the Camden International Film Festival and the Maine Jewish Film Festival - are contributing to Maine’s cultural life and economy, and how they’ve grown over the years. We’ll also learn about what’s happening with filmmaking in Maine.

Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law The Act to Protect the Privacy of Online Consumer Information . It is one of the nation’s strictest internet privacy protection bills . It requires Maine ISPs to get customers' approval before sharing or selling their personal data. The law prohibits ISPs from offering customers discounts in exchange for selling their data. We discuss the issues that arise over how best to protect private information.